# Spider King vs Level Up Runner

Spider King and Level Up Runner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Spider King's written reviews are positive against 42% of Level Up Runner's. Spider King also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Level Up Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spider King against 4.6 for Level Up Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Spider King's written reviews are positive against 42% of Level Up Runner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider King | Level Up Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29K | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443)

Tap to shoot webs and trap enemies. Hold and swipe to launch them away. Eliminate all foes to rescue your friend.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot web, Hold and swipe to throw, Kill all enemies, Rescue your friend

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds And Cash Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds And Cash And Skin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🕷️ Cute spider characters
- 🕸️ Cool web animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🚧 Frequent freezing/crashing
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔓 Difficulty unlocking skins/items

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue preventing gameplay
- Inability to watch ads for rewards
- Levels not progressing properly

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to customize spider characters
- Reduced ad frequency
- Improved reward system for completing levels


### Level Up Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332)

Charge through enemies, grow stronger with each punch, and overcome obstacles. Customize your fighter with unique gear and strike fear into your opponents. Reach the final boss and claim victory.

**Highlights:** Action-packed running and punching gameplay, Variety of enemies and traps, Hundreds of customization options, Collect power-ups, Defeat the final boss

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pound for Pound Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Powerful Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bunlde | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💪 Satisfying combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Paywalls for upgrades
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Levels freeze and become unplayable
- Purchased no-ads feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add special abilities and effects
- Improve level progression and unlocks
- Reduce reliance on ads for progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider King free?

Spider King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Level Up Runner free?

Level Up Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider King or Level Up Runner?

Level Up Runner is rated higher. Spider King averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Level Up Runner averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Spider King or Level Up Runner have ads?

Both Spider King and Level Up Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider King or Level Up Runner?

Spider King ships an update every 3 weeks, and Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spider King was updated on September 24, 2026 and Level Up Runner on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*